LG Energy Solution, Ltd. patent applications published on March 21st, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from LG Energy Solution, Ltd. on March 21st, 2024

LG Energy Solution, Ltd. has recently filed patents for innovative battery management apparatus, pouch-shaped battery cells, battery cell manufacturing methods, and battery packs with fire extinguishing systems. These patents aim to address key issues in battery systems such as overcharging, over-discharging, and imbalanced cell voltages, while also improving safety, prolonging battery lifespan, and enhancing battery performance.

Summary in bullet points:

• Battery management apparatus controls electrical connection and driving current in battery modules.
• Pouch-shaped battery cells feature electrode assemblies, tabs, leads, and sensing members.
• Battery cell manufacturing method involves electrode assembly preparation, pouch accommodation, sealing, secondary sealing, and gas pocket unit removal.
• Battery packs include fire extinguishing systems with tanks, cover members, and through holes for enhanced safety.

Notable applications:

• Electric vehicles
• Portable electronic devices
• Renewable energy storage systems

Patent applications for LG Energy Solution, Ltd. on March 21st, 2024

Device And Method For Inspecting Welded State (18283254)

Main Inventor

Jung Hoon Lee

SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING CAUSE OF ELECTRODE CONNECTION AND ROLL MAP GENERATION SYSTEM USING SAME (18273535)

Main Inventor

Ki Deok HAN

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BATTERY CELL CAPACITY (18038938)

Main Inventor

Jihoon JEON

Method of Preparing Positive Electrode (18522966)

Main Inventor

Chang Wan Koo

Positive Electrode and Lithium Secondary Battery Including the Same (18275038)

Main Inventor

Dong Hun Lee

Method For Manufacturing Cathode For Lithium Secondary Battery, Cathode Manufactured Using Same, And Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising Same (18273419)

Main Inventor

O Jong Kwon

Electrode Assembly and Battery Cell Including the Same (18273339)

Main Inventor

Jeonghun Ju

Electrode Assembly and Secondary Battery Comprising Same (18276152)

Main Inventor

Kwooman Cho

Method for Charging and Discharging Lithium Secondary Battery (18367808)

Main Inventor

Insang Hwang

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ROLL MAP AND MANUFACTURING BATTERY USING ROLL MAP (18241098)

Main Inventor

Min Kyu Sim

BATTERY CELL FOR EVALUATING LITHIUM PRECIPITATION BEHAVIOR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME (17768897)

Main Inventor

Suk Woo LEE

BATTERY PACK HAVING IMPROVED SAFETY (18276144)

Main Inventor

Jong-Kyu AHN

Battery Cell Including Sealed Portion Having Embossed Pattern Formed Thereon and Sealing Block for Manufacturing the Same (18266132)

Main Inventor

Gyung Soo Kang

Pouch-Shaped Battery Cell Including Sensing Member and Battery Module Including the Same (18274547)

Main Inventor

Ji Won Hwang

Battery Management Apparatus and Battery System (18039596)

Main Inventor

Duk You Kim